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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.07, 234.78 and 115.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.07, 234.78 and 115.09 is: 158.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.07 : 234.78 = 115.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.07/234.78 = 115.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.07x = 234.78 × 115.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.07x = 27,020.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,020.83/170.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.88

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